Dezra's Quest

Dragonlance: Bridges of Time #5

by Chris Pierson

Darken Wood . . . even the name brings dread to humans. But it is home to Ansalon's centaur tribes, where they have dwelt for ages in peace under the Forestmaster's watchful eye.

Now, ten years after the Summer of Chaos, strife is tearing the centaurs apart. A mad chieftain seeks to overthrow his enemies, and an even darker presence is changing the forest itself.

Trephas, a brave young warrior, sets out for Solace to seek aid agasint these enemies. He finds more than he bargained for in Caramon Majere, Hero of the Lance, and his spitfire daughter Dezra.

Acclaimed Dragonlance author Chris Pierson tells a tale of Ansalon's most mysterious race, the fabled centaurs.

Genres: Dragonlance, Fantasy, Fiction, Dungeons and Dragons, High Fantasy

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

About the author

Author of GREENSWORD, a dark comedy about global warming. Author of Forced Conversion, a military science fiction novel set in the near future. Also author of a variety of short fiction in the fantasy, science fiction, horror, and comedy genres, and gaming material, including stories in the Dragonlance and Transformers universes and in a variety of DAW themed anthologies. World's top-ranked player of RPGA Classic roleplaying game tournaments from 1985-2000. See more at www.donaldjbingle.com."

Reviews

[Jim C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novel is set in the world of Dragonlance. In this novel the forest where centaurs live is being conquered. The centaurs decide to persuade a member of the original trilogy, Caramon, to help them. He doesn't want to at first but the centaur persuades his daughter and next thing you know Caramon is on one more adventure.

If you like your fantasy with fantastic creatures you will love this novel. This novel has everything from centaurs, sprites and even a golem. The author did a wonderful job with the setting. Each character had his/her own personalities and readers will have no problem identifying with characters whether heroes or villains. I liked how he portrayed Caramon and how he is older since this takes several decades after the original trilogy.

The action was great and the book had a fast pace. The battle scene descriptions were terrific. The story was interesting throughout the whole book. The only minor complaint I had was this book reminded me of several other novels. I understand it is difficult for an original idea in fantasy but this book reminded of his other book in this series. That being said I enjoyed this book and if you like fantasy with mythological creatures and ordinary people being heroes I recommend this novel.

[Vardis Vavoulakis · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Review in English below)

Επιστροφή στον αγαπημένο κόσμο του Krynn με ακόμα μια περιπέτεια του Caramon - αυτή τη φορά μαζί με την κόρη του Dezra και με πρωταγωνιστές κενταύρους.

Ουσιαστικά, μία ιστορία ενηλικίωσης για την Dezra με τον Pierson να μεταφέρει εξαιρετικά την εξέλιξη της σχέσης πατέρα-κόρης κατά τη διάρκεια μίας συναρπαστικής περιπέτειας.

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A return to the dear world of Krynn with another Caramon adventure - this time with his daughter Dezra and starring centaurs.

In essence, it is a coming-of-age story for Dezra, with Pierson giving us an excellent development of the father-daughter relationship in the midst of an exciting adventure.

[Tom Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

They didn’t like her but I did. Shoulda been Kit’s daughter, woulda been more interesting than Steel. Weird to think those genes came from their mother’s side and not Kits father.

Either way. Excellent story telling interesting characters diverse cast and a stories ending that means something.

[Karen Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Dezra was a brat. I think the author wanted her to be like her aunt but came off less likeable.

[Ivan Rodgon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A todos nos llega la vejez, y comprendemos las tonterías de la juventud, pero parece que olvidamos las nuestras, no es así Caramon?

[E J · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dezra is annoying. Caramon seems to spend half the time trying to catch his breath. Centaurs don't feel exotic enough, i.e. they hardly attack with their hooves/body and centaur civil life just sounds like barbarian human life dressed up in a seven-letter word. Gelding was overused. The best bit was the first chapter. The cover does no favours for the mood and tone of the book. I mean, where's the axe in the picture?

Less than 2 stars, rounded up.

[Donna Maroulis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the previous book in this series years ago and really enjoyed it. Was pleased to renew my acquaintance with some old friends in this book !

[Oscar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un buen complemento a las historias pertenecientes al Interregno. Lástima que nuestro querido Caramon deba hacerse mayor.